Equine Massage A Practical Guide

Name: Equine Massage A Practical Guide
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ISBN: 9780470109694

ISBN-10: 0470109696

ISBN-13: 9780470109694

Edition: 2nd 2007

Authors: Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt

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A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage reference Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes: An introduction to equine anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology Practical information on stretching and hydrotherapy Four new chapters covering equine myofascial massage, Equine TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Dysfunction Syndrome, Equine Muscular Compensation Phenomenon, and saddle fitting A conformation…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/21/2007
Binding: E-Book
Pages: 331
Language: English

List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse
The Horse and Massage Therapy
Principles and Concepts of Massage
Hydrotherapy
Massage Techniques
Massage Routines
Kinesiology of the Horse
Stretching
Conformation Check-up Routine
Body Parts and Their Stress Points
Equine Myofascial Massage
Equine Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (ETDS)
Lines of Compensation
Saddle Fitting
Areas of Stress Specific to Each Discipline
Keeping Records
Index
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